Larry Wayne Almond

Larry Wayne Almond, 73, of Albemarle, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Atrium Health Stanly Hospital in Albemarle.

Larry was born October 15, 1951, in North Carolina to the late Carlie Joseph Almond and the late Sarah Frances Barbee Almond. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Jerry Almond and Buddy Almond, sister, Margaret Hathcock and brother-in-law Darrell Creed.

Larry graduated from North Stanly High School class of 1970. He worked as Maintenance Supervisor for Palm Harbor Homes.

A lifelong fan of Duke Basketball, Larry rarely missed a game and proudly cheered on the Blue Devils through every season. Away from the court, he found joy in the quiet beauty of gardening, tending to his vegetables. He loved working with his hands and could fix anything - a real-world MacGyver whose creativity and resourcefulness seemed to have no limits. He cherished time spent outdoors, whether casting a line, walking along the beach, or enjoying peaceful walks through Rock Creek Park.

Larry will be remembered for a life well-lived, a love of simple pleasures, and the kindness and laughter shared with everyone fortunate enough to know him.

The family will receive friends from 2pm-2:45pm on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle. A Celebration of Life will follow at 3pm in the Hartsell Funeral Home Lefler's Memorial Chapel officiated, by Pastor Ray Johnson.

Survivors include daughter, April (Rodger) Lentz of Wilson, NC, grandchildren, Payton, Avery, and Addie Lentz; brother, Jimmy Almond, of Albemarle, NC, sisters, Jane Creed of Albemarle, NC, Elaine Barrier (Hoyle)of Richfield, NC and Nancy Childers (Tommy) of Ellerbe, NC and brother-in-law Blane Hathcock, also many nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be shared to Tillery Compassionate Care 960 N 1st St, Albemarle, NC 28001

Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Almond family.